Camp Invention giving kids hands-on science experience

Children at Camp Invention work on a scale model of a shopping center, made from duct tape, milk cartons and other cardboard boxes.

HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) -

Dozens of children at Sacred Heart High School are wrapping up a week of intensive, hands-on science activities as part of the school's annual Camp Invention.

The program helps elementary school students develop creativity and team-building skills. It's been offered at Sacred Heart for five years. This year's class is the largest ever, with 70 youngsters enrolled.

"They have to work as a team, which is an important skill for children," said Tiffany Bradford, camp director. "It's teaching them to use their creativity and think outside the box, and their imagination is awesome," Bradford said.

"I thought it was going to be where you learn about inventions, but you make your own inventions...it's really fun," said Anna Hocutt, a 10-year-old camper.

"This is actually my third time (at camp), so I kind of knew what to expect," said Garrett Bell, a 9-year-old camper. "It's a little different this year, it's getting better each year," he said.

When we are in the throes of the holidays we often forget to take care of ourselves. The doctors at Merit Health Medical group said it's the simple things we forget like: drinking plenty of water, getting enough sleep and eating right. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Jonathan Reves reminded us the little things can make a big impact on our health. He said to keep this in mind. "You have to watch out for number one," Reves said. Dr. Reves of Merit Health Medical...

When we are in the throes of the holidays we often forget to take care of ourselves. The doctors at Merit Health Medical group said it's the simple things we forget like: drinking plenty of water, getting enough sleep and eating right. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Jonathan Reves reminded us the little things can make a big impact on our health. He said to keep this in mind. "You have to watch out for number one," Reves said. Dr. Reves of Merit Health Medical...

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Health Help Hattiesburg is offering free healthcare enrollment applications and assistance to residents. Program Manager Samantha Wells says that open enrollment ends December 15 and they want to make sure that everyone gets insured. “We want them to go ahead and give us a call and we can try to help them out and guide them through the process for free.” Wells says that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is still here and that the health insurance plans will not be affected ...

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Authorities said two street gangs are responsible for a Monday afternoon shooting at the Bonhomie Apartments, where three people were injured and over 70 shots were fired. Around 1 p.m. on Dec. 11, Hattiesburg police responded to a report of shots fired at 1810 Country Club Road, Bonhomie Apartments. “Within minutes we had subjects into custody, within hours we had many subjects in custody,” said Hattiesburg Police Captain Branden McLemore. According to police, the two ...